PAPDE — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations (OBNL) and social economy enterprises that have an establishment in Quebec are eligible to apply, provided their mission is to offer services to entrepreneurs in Quebec. Applicants must adhere to the following conditions:1. Not be or utilize subcontractors listed in the Register of Ineligible Enterprises for Public Contracts (RENA).2. Have fulfilled all their obligations related to previous financial assistance from the Quebec government or Investissement Québec for at least two years.3. Not be a state-owned enterprise or a company directly or indirectly controlled by a government (municipal, provincial, or federal), a municipal entity, or a business majority-owned by a state-owned company.4. Not be in a state of bankruptcy or insolvency.5. Not be a for-profit enterprise with an establishment in Quebec.6. Refrain from ethical misconduct or offering products or services that may undermine the integrity or question the probity of the Quebec government, even by association.

Who is not eligible

The grant program specifically excludes certain types of companies and organizations based on various criteria. These restrictions are in place to ensure that only eligible entities focused on supporting entrepreneurship benefit from the funding.

• For-profit companies with establishments in Quebec.
• State-owned enterprises or companies controlled directly or indirectly by government entities (municipal, provincial, or federal).
• Companies listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
• Entities in a state of bankruptcy or insolvency.
• Organizations failing to meet ethical standards or offering products/services that could harm the integrity or reputation of the Quebec government.

Eligible expenses

The grant covers specific expenses directly related to the execution and management of the project.

• The portion of the salary corresponding to the time dedicated by an employee or hired resource for the project.
• Professional fees.
• Communication and promotion costs.
• Travel and accommodation expenses related to the implementation of the project.
• Rental fees for spaces or premises associated with the project.
• Administrative tracking expenses up to 5% of the eligible expenditures.
• The non-refundable portion of sales taxes, if applicable.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is specifically for organizations located within the province of Quebec. It targets non-profit and social economy enterprises in this geographical region.

• Organizations with an establishment in Quebec.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The grant application and all required documentation must be submitted via email, with specific wording in the subject line.
• The grant is non-repayable, subject to specific conditions and adherence to outlined requirements.
• There is a reporting requirement in which justifications for activities and financial expenditures must be submitted annually.
• Assistance can cover a maximum of 70% of eligible expenses for social economy enterprises and 60% for non-profit organizations, but government aid must not exceed 80% of eligible expenses.
• The maximum financial assistance available is $1,000,000 per organization annually, extendable for three years.